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November 2019
Yoga
Join us for an hour-long vinyasa style yoga class, surrounded by nature, designed to de-stress and relax you. In winter, we practice yoga indoors by the fire. This class is accessible for all levels of yogis, from beginner to experienced, and will feature the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack as you move towards complete wellness. A meditative walk will follow the class, ending with tea for those who can stay. This program is free for members or with…
Find out more »Yoga in the Forest
Join us for an hour-long vinyasa style yoga class, surrounded by nature, designed to de-stress and relax you. In winter, we practice yoga indoors by the fire. This class is accessible for all levels of yogis, from beginner to experienced, and will feature the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack as you move towards complete wellness. A meditative walk will follow the class. This program is free for members or with daily admission.
Find out more »Hiking for Seniors
For seniors, walking offers numerous health benefits. One of the more enjoyable ways to walk is to hike in the forest. Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for our senior hike. Each hike will be 1-2 miles with some hills, and at a pace that accommodates all participants. Dress for the weather, bring water, and apply sunscreen and insect repellent. This program is free for members or with daily admission for non-members.
Find out more »Yoga
Join us for an hour-long vinyasa style yoga class, surrounded by nature, designed to de-stress and relax you. In winter, we practice yoga indoors by the fire. This class is accessible for all levels of yogis, from beginner to experienced, and will feature the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack as you move towards complete wellness. A meditative walk will follow the class, ending with tea for those who can stay. This program is free for members or with…
Find out more »Dirt Time: An Animal Tracking Family Adventure
Have you ever wanted to learn how to interpret clues left behind by animals in the forest? This is your chance! Join us on the trails as we learn about animal tracks and scat. All participants will receive a free animal track guide to use during and after the program. Dress for the weather, bring water, and apply sunscreen and insect repellent. We will be spending part of the program looking at tracks in the mud, so please bring gloves…
Find out more »December 2019
Yoga in the Forest
Join us for an hour-long vinyasa style yoga class, surrounded by nature, designed to de-stress and relax you. In winter, we practice yoga indoors by the fire. This class is accessible for all levels of yogis, from beginner to experienced, and will feature the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack as you move towards complete wellness. A meditative walk will follow the class. This program is free for members or with daily admission.
Find out more »Winter Bird Walk
Come join us for a walk along the boardwalk as we search for winter birds in the forest. Bring your binoculars to get an up close look at birds actively searching for food in the winter months. As always, dress for the weather, bring water, and apply sunscreen and insect repellent. This program is free for members or with daily admission for non-members.
Find out more »Yoga
Join us for an hour-long vinyasa style yoga class, surrounded by nature, designed to de-stress and relax you. In winter, we practice yoga indoors by the fire. This class is accessible for all levels of yogis, from beginner to experienced, and will feature the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack as you move towards complete wellness. A meditative walk will follow the class, ending with tea for those who can stay. This program is free for members or with…
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Gingerbread Habitats
What makes a habitat a home? Participants at this reimagined annual event learn about local forest habitats and then, using their imagination and Fontenelle Forest as inspiration, create their one-of-a-kind gingerbread habitats and homes. Ticket purchase is per habitat (1 ticket = 1 habitat). Recommend one habitat per two attendees. Prepaid registration is required. Register by November 30 $15 member $25 non-member Register on/after Dec 1 $20 member $30 non-member Pricing is per gingerbread habitat and includes admission. Members must sign…
Find out more »Yoga in the Forest
Join us for an hour-long vinyasa style yoga class, surrounded by nature, designed to de-stress and relax you. In winter, we practice yoga indoors by the fire. This class is accessible for all levels of yogis, from beginner to experienced, and will feature the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack as you move towards complete wellness. A meditative walk will follow the class. This program is free for members or with daily admission.
Find out more »History Hike at Camp Wa-kon-da
Come explore our amazing history at Fontenelle Forest! A naturalist will guide you along our History Trail while exploring the Forest’s past, from pre-history to today. Participants will learn about how the land was shaped by glaciers, how Native Americans lived amongst the forest, and how fur traders and explorers settled in the hills. Dress for the weather, bring water, and apply sunscreen and insect repellant. Participants must pre-register for this event. This program is free for members or with…
Find out more »Seniors Understanding Nature: Pallid Sturgeon
Come join us for our monthly Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) program at the Nature Center! Snacks and coffee are available before the presentation, and an optional guided walk on the boardwalk is offered following the program. This program is free for members or with daily admission for non-members. This month we will hear from Kirk Steffensen, Missouri River Program Manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Kirk will be discussing ecology, conservation and recovery of the endangered Pallid Sturgeon.
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